Mellon Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship, Asian American Studies, College of Liberal Arts [R0140967] – University of Nevada Las Vegas, United States

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications forMellon FoundationPostdoctoral Fellowship, Asian American Studies, College of Liberal Arts [R0140967]

ROLE of the POSITION

The Asian and Asian American Studies Program (AIS) at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for a Mellon Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship in Asian American Studies. The fellowship is part of the new and exciting Neon Pacific Initiative , a three-year project funded by the Mellon Foundation that aims to expand, enhance, and elevate the placemaking and public-facing scholarship activities happening in UNLV’s AIS Program. The fellowship is designed to support a scholar who adopts a humanities place-based approach to research topics in Asian American Studies with expertise in one or more of the following areas: cultural politics, popular culture, race and space, urban and/or suburban placemaking, and social and cultural identity in the built environment. We are especially interested in candidates whose research and teaching center on Pacific Islanders and/or Asian American communities typically underrepresented in academic literature and civic life, and who are committed to digital humanities and/or collaborative public scholarship.

As a member of the AIS Program, the fellow will be housed in the Department of Interdisciplinary, Gender & Ethnic Studies (IGES) in the College of Liberal Arts (COLA). They will be expected to advance their own research agenda under the guidance of an AIS faculty member. In addition to mentorship, access to university resources, and research funds, the fellow will also be supported with a range of professional development opportunities. The fellow will also be expected to contribute to the intellectual life and development of AIS, which includes 1) serving on the Neon Pacific Podcast advisory board, 2) having the option to teach one upper-division AIS course per year, ideally based on their research, 3) attending symposiums, 4) participating in the AIS mentorship program, and 5) giving a public presentation on their research in the final semester of the fellowship period. The fellowship aims to accelerate the demographic transformation of US academic faculties and institutional leadership through research and career development opportunities for scholars whose work will enhance and elevate the humanities at UNLV and local communities.  This is a temporary Postdoctoral position with a start date of July 01, 2024, and with the potential for renewal for an additional year.

PROFILE of the DEPARTMENT

The Asian and Asian American Studies program at UNLV is dedicated to the interdisciplinary study of both Asian and Asian/Pacific Islander American histories, experiences, and issues. The program is housed in the Department of Interdisciplinary, Gender & Ethnic Studies, a spirited and highly productive unit of award-winning scholars representing a variety of interdisciplinary programs rooted in the intellectual traditions of intersectional ethnic and gender studies. The department has a shared commitment to social justice, community engagement, and public-facing scholarship. The successful candidate will demonstrate support for diversity, equity and inclusiveness as well as participate in maintaining a respectful, positive work environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a PhD in a relevant humanities field completed within the past five years from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA); evidence of excellence in research and teaching in Asian American Studies, commitment to the humanities, and comfort working collaboratively and across disciplinary boundaries within the humanities. UNLV has a diverse student body and is seeking to attract a diverse applicant pool for the position. We have a strong commitment to increasing faculty diversity and encourage applicants from women, minority group members, and individuals with disabilities. Credentials must be obtained prior to the start date.

COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUSVALUES

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.

SALARY 

The salary for this position is $70,000, non-negotiable, contingent upon funding.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV

• Competitive total rewards package including:
  • Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
  • Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
  • Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
• No state income tax
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

PERKS

• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• Connect with colleagues with shared interests
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts
• RebelCard discounts on and off campus
• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles

HOW TO APPLY

Submit a letter of interest (2-pages max), a curriculum vitae, and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references who may be contacted (references will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance).

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based.

Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates’ materials will begin on April 15, 2024. 

Materials should be addressed to Dr. Mark Padoongpatt, Search Committee Chair, and must be submitted through Workday, as we do not accept emailed materials. For assistance with the application process, please contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or UNLVJobs@unlv.edu .

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If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.

PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region’s diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.

Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report’s annual listing of the nation’s most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.

For more information, visit us online at: http://www.unlv.edu .

EEO/AA STATEMENT

The University of Nevada – Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

TITLE IX STATEMENT

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Box 451062, Las Vegas, NV 89154-1062, Frank and Estella Beam Hall (BEH) Room 553, Telephone: (702) 895-4055; Email: titleixcoordinator@unlv.edu , or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: 1-800-421-3481 FAX: 202-453-6012; TDD: 1-800-877-8339; Email: OCR@ed.gov ; or to both.

Information pertaining to the University’s grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the University will respond can be found online at the Office of Equal Employment & Title IX webpage.

SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENT

UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report compliance document is available online.

JOB CATEGORY

Administrative Faculty

Required Attachment(s)

Submit a letter of interest (2-pages max), a curriculum vitae, and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references who may be contacted (references will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance).

UNLV is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action educator and employer committed to achieving excellence through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, age, creed, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws. The University of Nevada, Las Vegas employs only United States citizens and non-citizens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Women, under-represented groups, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.